Ireland vs South Africa 1st T20 Preview and Fantasy Picks:- 

Preview 

After the conclusion of the enthralling ODI Series, now it’s time to shift focus to T20 Cricket. The recently concluded ODI series have joint winners, as the first match of the series was unfortunately abandoned due to rain. The T20I series is an opportunity for both the teams to showcase their skills in the most unpredictable format of the game. The Ireland team have got a lot of experience in T20 cricket, as they have played a lot of cricket in shorter format, and on the other side the South African team is looking more balanced and experienced. The South African team has a power packed line up with T20 specialists in the team, whereas the Ireland team doesn’t have the experience in the bowling department. T20 Cricket is renowned for surprises, and Ireland has the arsenal to shock the big giants of the game on their day. The South African team should be cautious in the T20 Series, as they have already been beaten by Ireland a few days back. The shorter the format, higher the chances for the minnows to surprise the big teams.

IRE VS SA Venue 

The 1st T20  game of the electric series will be played at the The Village, Dublin 19th July 08:30 PM

IRE VS SA Playing Conditions 

The first T20 will be played on the same deck which will be used for the recently concluded ODI Series. The pitch offers a lot of runs, as it was good for batting in the past. The South African team posted 346 runs in the first inning on the same ground, so we could expect a high scoring T20 thriller at Dublin.

IRE VS SA Squads

Ireland Squad: Paul Stirling, Andrew Balbirnie(c), Kevin O Brien, Harry Tector, George Dockrell, Craig Young, Lorcan Tucker(w), Simi Singh, Joshua Little, Mark Adair, Shane Getkate, Barry McCarthy, Benjamin White, William McClintock, Neil Rock

South Africa Squad: Quinton de Kock(w), Temba Bavuma(c), Aiden Markram, Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, George Linde, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi, Reeza Hendricks, Janneman Malan, Lizaad Williams, Dwaine Pretorius, Beuran Hendricks, Andile Phehlukwayo, Bjorn Fortuin, Kyle Verreynne, Keshav Maharaj

Probable XI 

IRELAND: Kevin O'Brien, Paul Stirling, Andy Balbirnie, Harry Tector, George Dockrell, Lorcan Tucker, Simi Singh, Shane Getkate, Barry McCarthy, Josh Little, Craig Young 

SOUTH AFRICA: Temba Bavuma, Quinton de Kock, Janneman Malan, Rassie van der Dussen, Kyle Verreynne, Wiaan Mulder, George Linde, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi, Lizaad Williams 

Match Prediction

The South African team are undoubtedly favorites to win the game, as they are coming from the successful caribbean tour, where they won a five match T20 Series by 3-2 against the strong West Indies Side. The Ireland team has the talent, but the South African team has got more international experience on the back. 

Players to Watch out for- 

South Africa - Janneman Malan, The South African Opener is in red hot form in the recently concluded ODI Series, now he has the opportunity to showcase the skills in the shorter format as well. J Malan is renowned for free flowing stroke play, and T20 cricket demands the natural striker of the ball.

Ireland - Kevin O’Brien, Ireland's most experienced All rounder possesses all round ability on the field, and he has the responsibility on the shoulder to produce goods against the odds. 

Real 11 Predicted Fantasy team:- 

Lorcan Tucker (wk)

Quinton De Kock (wk)

Paul Stirling

Andrew Balbirnie

Rassie Van der Dussen

Janneman Malan

Kevin O’Brien

Simi Singh

Kagiso Rabada

Tabraiz Shamsi

Joshua Little

Captain and Vice Captain Picks 

Captain (Quinton De Kock) - The South African stalwart Wicket Keeper Batsman is the key man in your real 11. The wicket keepers in the team are vital for the collection of points, and QD Kock scored a lot of runs in the recent series, and making him the captain of the team could help you to grab the higher ranks.   

Vice-Captain ( Paul Stirling ) - The Ireland’s opener has the responsibility to get the team off to the flier, and he scored runs quickly as well at the top of the order. The off spin of Stirling adds an advantage and justifies the selection of making him the Vice Captain of the team.

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